I. The number of neutrons released exceeds the number that caused the fission. II. There...

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I. The number of neutrons released exceeds the number that caused the fission.
II. There is loss of mass.
III. Energy is produced.
IV. Smaller nuclei merge to form larger nuclei
which of the statement above are correct about nuclear fission?

A. II,III and IV only
B. I, II and IV only
C. I,II and III only
D. I, III and IV only

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation

I. The number of neutrons released exceeds the number that caused the fission.
fission releases additional neutrons that can initiate further reactions.

II. There is loss of mass.

mass is converted into energy according to Einstein’s equation E = mc\(^2\)

III. Energy is produced.

significant energy is released during the fission process.

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